Wedding Planning Website for Western New York Brides

I love this sleeveless scoop-neck dress ($69) from Style&Co at Macy’s. It’d be really cute for an upscale summertime shower. With the shoes! Sizes S-XL.

I’m a big fan of giving pashmina wraps as bridesmaids gifts. A nice wrap is one of the few gifts that will be useful both on the wedding day and long afterwards. The downside is that they can be too pricey, especially if you have to buy several.

That’s why I had to tell you about the bargain I found at Nimli.com. Their cashmere pashmina shawl comes in 110 colors and only costs $29 (original price $150). I haven’t seen them in person, so I can’t vouch for the quality. But it sure sounds like a good deal…

Looking for a luxurious but affordable gift your bridesmaids? These beautiful silk and cashmere wraps from J. Crew ($75) are available in five different colors. Choose one that coordinates with the bridesmaids dresses so your ladies can stay warm and cozy all night.

At Fox’n Lily, you’ll find adorable made-to-order flower girl dresses in a variety of age-appropriate styles and colors. The dresses, available exclusively on the Fox’n Lily website, range from $190-$260 and are delivered within 3-4 weeks. The site also sells junior bridesmaid dresses and accessories.

While alterations should take care of any gaping or slipping, I’ve seen lots of brides fidgeting with their gown throughout the wedding day. Constantly adjusting your dress is annoying, not to mention unattractive. That’s why it’s good to have some fashion tape on-hand to secure any loose ends.

Check out Lacebugz from BugCatcherz.com, fashion tape especially designed for bridal/formal dresses. Each $12 package includes 21 strips and dots in various sizes. The tape can adhere to fabric to skin or fabric to fabric (bra to dress, for example). Order a pack for you and your bridesmaids to make sure that everyone is comfortable on the Big Day!

If there’s one thing I slightly regret about my own pre-wedding festivities, it’s that I didn’t put much thought into my Rehearsal Dinner outfit. Though my official reasoning was that the frigid temperature made pants and a sweater far more practical than a cute dress, truthfully I was just too busy and too tired to go shopping at that point. So my advice is to start searching for your RD dress early. Here are some cute ideas to get you started.

Calvin Klein Scoop-Neck in Blush/Brown ($138 at Macy’s)

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